macOS
macOS is the operating system developed by Apple for their Macintosh computers. It is the software that runs on Apple's desktop and laptop computers, providing users with a graphical user interface (GUI) and a wide range of features and functionalities. macOS offers a seamless integration with other Apple devices and services, along with a rich ecosystem of applications and software. It provides a user-friendly and secure computing environment for Mac users, enabling them to perform various tasks, access the internet, run applications, and manage their files and data.
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 Native Client Support and Rosetta
What 14.8+ FileWave Client PKG installer now installs a native M1 or M2 client, negating the nee...
Bootstrap Token Management on macOS
Introduction macOS 10.15 Catalina introduces a new method of SecureToken enablement called Boots...
Change Administrator User Password on macOS
This article will guide you through importing a Fileset that will give you the ability to change ...
Customised Screen Saver (macOS)
Description Create a customised macOS Screen Saver (.saver) to simply display an image or more a...
Deploy Folder with Icons (macOS)
Description The following demonstrates how to successfully deploy folders with custom icons. Th...
Deploying CUPS printers (macOS)
Before you begin We first need to setup the CUPS printers on a single test device. Once they are...
Deploying iOS Applications to macOS Devices Using FileWave
What With the latest updates to FileWave 15.5.0, administrators now have the capability to assoc...
Microsoft Enterprise Platform Single Sign-on for macOS
What With Platform Single Sign-on (Platform SSO), we can utilize SSO extensions that extend to t...
EUD Security Guidance: macOS 10.13+
Information The Nation Cyber Security Centre has various guides on security. This article cover...
FileVault
Firmware Password (macOS 10.14 Mojave+)
Description Apple have seen to make some changes regarding this over time, through versions of m...
Full macOS Model name to Inventory (Custom Field)
Description Need to know the full name of "Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)" rather than the Model Id...
Hide local macOS admin users
Description Hide local admins at the login window Ingredients FW Central Proper text editor...
How to Create Local User Accounts on macOS 10.15+
Description Provided is a scripted recipe to create a local user account on macOS devices associ...
Login Window Banner (Agreement Policy) for macOS
Description Having your users accept a policy at the login window before they log in is easy. ...
macOS 11 Compatible Devices (Custom Field)
Description Details on identifying compatible devices for macOS 11 (Big Sur) using a Custom Fiel...
macOS 14 Compatible Devices (Custom Field)
Description Details on identifying compatible devices for macOS 14 (Sonoma) using a Custom Field...
Admin Password management (MDM Command - macOS)
What The Admin Password Management feature in FileWave allows administrators to remotely change ...
Message to macOS User
Description This Fileset recipe shows you how to send a Message via a dialog box to a User curre...
Notify Users with a dialog (macOS)
Description The provided Fileset is an example of notifying users, in particular here, a message...
Remove Casper JSS Client Components
Description To remove all Casper JAMF Software-related components from computers that have been ...
Understanding Free Space on APFS Volumes
What This article explains how free space is calculated on APFS volumes and how it differs from ...
Wipe Device for macOS
What To wipe a macOS device you can right-click on a device and pick Wipe Device... as shown. Be...
Troubleshooting
Apple Metadata Missing After Fileset Installation (macOS)
Description In some instances Metadata is added to items to provide additional features, however...
iOS 12 / macOS 10.14+ and self-signed certificates
iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 introduce more secured rules ; certificates must be generated from at leas...
M1 Silicon macOS and Recovery
Description Apple M1 devices require an alternate method for Recovery Mode and other considerati...